How would you feel about a change of career and the excitement of working in another country while teaching English as a foreign language?

Here at The TEFL Academy in Aberdeen, we have the answer! Why not complete our Combined Level 5 TEFL Course (168 hours)? It is only 168 hours of work and the first part is manageable over a weekend. You'll spend 20 hours with one of our highly qualified TEFL instructors at the Jurys Inn Hotel in Aberdeen. After that, you may complete the rest of the course online, in your own time, and in the comfort of your own home. You will receive all the support and help you need from our team of professionals.

Over the course of the weekend in Aberdeen, you will learn how to prepare lesson plans, deliver your lessons, and more importantly, how to do the teaching yourself. The weekend will give you an introduction to the world of teaching English as a foreign language.

The online part of the course consists of 148 hours of work, which you are given 6 months to complete, but the average student completes the course within 4-6 weeks. The average time to complete the course is between four and six weeks. You will find that the online course spends more time covering the grammar and vocabulary details.

We are the world's only TEFL course provider that has received official recognition from government regulated awarding bodies both in the US and the U.K. Our Level 5 TEFL Course is DEAC-approved as meeting the criteria for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. The DEAC is a U.S. Department of Education recognised awarding body. Our course is regulated by Ofqual (UK government) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK government recognised awarding body.

When you have successfully completed the TEFL course in Aberdeen, we will award you with our internationally recognised Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours). Once you have received your final grade and certificate, you are free to start applying for jobs! You can start looking on our TEFL Jobs Board right away. We offer you the opportunity to specialise in your chosen field of teaching English. All enrolments on our level 5 course include a free top-up course in Teaching Young Learners, Teaching Business English or Teaching Online & 1:1. You will be provided with a unique discount code with your booking confirmation email which can be redeemed against your chosen course.

Travel the world and earn money at the same time. Does this sound appealing to you? Why wait any longer to start your new career? Reserve your place on one of our TEFL courses in Aberdeen with a deposit of just £50! Deposits are only accepted for courses more than 2 weeks away, your online course will be available as soon as you have paid the balance in full.

Online Course (Instant access on enrolment)

The online course consists of ten mandatory units. All ten units are exam-assessed and for units 5, 7 and 10 there are also coursework-assessed assignments. You get 6-months access to the course, but some students complete their qualification within 4 - 6 weeks (when studied full time).

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Course options explained

With so much choice and such a vast amount of conflicting information available on the Internet it can be difficult for potential TEFL course students to make the correct choice. The minimum standard for most entry-level teaching positions is a 120-Hour TEFL Certificate, however to ensure our students can access the best global opportunities our course leads to a Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours), which is regulated by Ofqual (UK government).

Our course has been approved by Ofqual as the same level as the CELTA & Trinity CertTESOL qualifications. This means our course is the most internationally recognised, accessible and affordable, TEFL qualification available in the UK.

You will see many courses available that are shorter than 120-hours, these options are TEFL taster courses and will not be accepted by most employers.

Career opportunities

With 1.5 billion people wanting to learn English right now the career opportunities are endless! Once you have completed the course you will be qualified to teach English internationally including in the UK.

Maria Lyons, PhD, TEFL Trainer

Maria has 14 years of experience as an English teacher.

She began as a Business English teacher in Spain and has worked in language schools, as a private tutor, for charitable organisations and in recent years as an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) instructor at university level. In addition to teaching, she works as a freelance researcher and writer in the fields of education, social policy and intellectual disability. As a trainer, Maria finds it rewarding to be able to share her knowledge and inspire new teachers.

"As a trainer, I find it rewarding to be able to share my knowledge and inspire new teachers."

How would you feel about a change of career and the excitement of working in another country while teaching English as a foreign language?

Here at The TEFL Academy in Aberdeen, we have the answer! Why not complete our Combined Level 5 TEFL Course (168 hours)? It is only 168 hours of work and the first part is manageable over a weekend. You'll spend 20 hours with one of our highly qualified TEFL instructors at the Jurys Inn Hotel in Aberdeen. After that, you may complete the rest of the course online, in your own time, and in the comfort of your own home. You will receive all the support and help you need from our team of professionals.

Over the course of the weekend in Aberdeen, you will learn how to prepare lesson plans, deliver your lessons, and more importantly, how to do the teaching yourself. The weekend will give you an introduction to the world of teaching English as a foreign language.

The online part of the course consists of 148 hours of work, which you are given 6 months to complete, but the average student completes the course within 4-6 weeks. The average time to complete the course is between four and six weeks. You will find that the online course spends more time covering the grammar and vocabulary details.

We are the world's only TEFL course provider that has received official recognition from government regulated awarding bodies both in the US and the U.K. Our Level 5 TEFL Course is DEAC-approved as meeting the criteria for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. The DEAC is a U.S. Department of Education recognised awarding body. Our course is regulated by Ofqual (UK government) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK government recognised awarding body.

When you have successfully completed the TEFL course in Aberdeen, we will award you with our internationally recognised Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours). Once you have received your final grade and certificate, you are free to start applying for jobs! You can start looking on our TEFL Jobs Board right away. We offer you the opportunity to specialise in your chosen field of teaching English. All enrolments on our level 5 course include a free top-up course in Teaching Young Learners, Teaching Business English or Teaching Online & 1:1. You will be provided with a unique discount code with your booking confirmation email which can be redeemed against your chosen course.

Travel the world and earn money at the same time. Does this sound appealing to you? Why wait any longer to start your new career? Reserve your place on one of our TEFL courses in Aberdeen with a deposit of just £50! Deposits are only accepted for courses more than 2 weeks away, your online course will be available as soon as you have paid the balance in full.

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Online Course (Instant access on enrolment)

The online course consists of ten mandatory units. All ten units are exam-assessed and for units 5, 7 and 10 there are also coursework-assessed assignments. You get 6-months access to the course, but some students complete their qualification within 4 - 6 weeks (when studied full time).

Course options explained

With so much choice and such a vast amount of conflicting information available on the Internet it can be difficult for potential TEFL course students to make the correct choice. The minimum standard for most entry-level teaching positions is a 120-Hour TEFL Certificate, however to ensure our students can access the best global opportunities our course leads to a Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours), which is regulated by Ofqual (UK government).

Our course has been approved by Ofqual as the same level as the CELTA & Trinity CertTESOL qualifications. This means our course is the most internationally recognised, accessible and affordable, TEFL qualification available in the UK.

You will see many courses available that are shorter than 120-hours, these options are TEFL taster courses and will not be accepted by most employers.

Career opportunities

With 1.5 billion people wanting to learn English right now the career opportunities are endless! Once you have completed the course you will be qualified to teach English internationally including in the UK.

Maria Lyons, PhD, TEFL Trainer

Maria has 14 years of experience as an English teacher.

She began as a Business English teacher in Spain and has worked in language schools, as a private tutor, for charitable organisations and in recent years as an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) instructor at university level. In addition to teaching, she works as a freelance researcher and writer in the fields of education, social policy and intellectual disability. As a trainer, Maria finds it rewarding to be able to share her knowledge and inspire new teachers.

"As a trainer, I find it rewarding to be able to share my knowledge and inspire new teachers."

Accreditation FAQ

Is the course accredited?

Our Level 5 TEFL Course is DEAC-approved as meeting the criteria for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. The DEAC is a U.S. Department of Education recognised awarding body. Our course is regulated by Ofqual (UK government department) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK government recognised awarding body.

Who are Qualifi?

The TEFL Academy is fully accredited by Qualifi an Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, a UK government department) regulated awarding body. Qualifi have robust quality assurance systems and procedures in place which all course providers must successfully pass in order to be accredited under the scheme.

Potential TEFL course students should remember that their prospective employers are likely to be based outside the UK. This means that accreditation bodies based solely in the UK may not be recognised by employers abroad. This is why The TEFL Academy has chosen Qualifi, as they offer international accreditation for training course providers.

Who are Ofqual?

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England and vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.

Ofqual is a non-ministerial UK government department.

You can verify our qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications here.

Ofqual recognise Awarding Organisations like Qualifi and regulate qualifications like ours. An Ofqual regulated TEFL qualification will be recognised worldwide and is highly respected by employers.

Who are the DEAC?

The Distance Education Accrediting Commission was founded in 1926 and is a U.S. Department of Education recognised awarding body. DEAC's goal is to ensure a high standard of educational quality in the distance education institutions it approves by requiring compliance with its published standards, policies and procedures.

What is a Level 5 qualification?

A regulated level 5 qualification means that Ofqual (UK government), have approved the qualification to be an equal level of achievement to other qualifications at the same level. Our Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168hrs) is equal to the following qualifications: a diploma of higher education (DipHE), a foundation degree, 2 years at university and the CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL qualifications.

What does "regulated" mean?

A regulated qualification means that it is officially recognised by government and sits on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. You can view our qualification on the Ofqual register here.

What benefits does studying a regulated qualification offer learners?

Choosing to study a regulated qualification is your guarantee of quality. Course providers offering regulated qualifications must comply with very tough quality assurance rules and procedures. This ensures that:

The staff delivering and assisting students are suitably qualified

The course provider has the resources to effectively deliver the qualification

The course itself effectively teaches and assesses the qualifications aims

The contents of the course have been written and designed by industry professionals and peer reviewed

The feedback and grades given to learners is fair, moderated and meets modern academic standards

Officially regulated by the UK government, therefore the qualification will be internationally recognised by schools, employers, foreign embassies and governments of most other countries.

How do I know if a qualification is regulated?

Any qualification that is officially recognised by the UK government will sit on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. Make sure to ask your course provider to provide a link to the register for their qualification.

You can view our qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications here.

What's the difference between TEFL and TESOL?

TEFL and TESOL are both acronyms for teaching English to non-native English speakers. Both acronyms can be used to describe qualifications which certify you to teach English as a foreign language. To a large extent, "TEFL" and "TESOL" are used interchangeably.

TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Are cheap TEFL courses on daily deal websites like Groupon and Amazon too good to be true?

Offering a high quality TEFL course that provides students with qualified tutors and leads to a government regulated qualification doesn't come cheap! Course providers selling on daily deal websites must heavily discount their course fees and then split what they make 50/50 with the deal portal such as Groupon, Wowcher & Amazon.

With such small revenues it’s impossible for TEFL course providers selling on daily deal websites to:

Offer on-going support from experienced & qualified tutors

Have fair & moderated marking/grading systems

Develop and continually update quality course content & resources

Offer a course that leads to a government regulated qualification

Offer job support and on-going assistance after course completion

TEFL courses sold on daily deal websites are unregulated, unaccredited, lack academic credibility and will not be respected by employers.

Is a level 5 course always a level 5 course?

You may see cheap TEFL courses advertised online that claim to be a “level”, such as “Level 5 140-Hour TEFL Course” (often advertised on daily deal websites), unfortunately these courses are not the level they claim to be and are highly misleading.

The level of a course tells learners where the qualification sits on the UK’s Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). If a course is not listed on the Register of Regulated Qualifications, then it is not really a level at all. You can find our qualification on the register here.

Make sure you ask any TEFL training provider that claims to be offering a “level” of TEFL course to provide a link to the Register of Regulated Qualifications. If they cannot provide this, then the qualification is not the level they claim it to be and will not be accepted by foreign embassies and employers.

Your TEFL journey starts here! Fancy teaching English as a foreign language around the world?

Great! You’re in the right place. The TEFL Academy provides the very best in accredited TEFL courses, meaning your qualification is recognised throughout the world . The TEFL Academy is the world's leading TEFL course provider. We can help you acquire the skills needed to teach English as a foreign language, whether it be through our specialist online TEFL course or our combined TEFL course. Unsure which is the best TEFL option for you? See our TEFL courses compared page for an instant breakdown of course specifics.

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IULIA MARIA HURUBEAN

Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL tutor?

A. Maria is a great tutor. She is very patient, helpful, and knows how to create a relaxed atmosphere using her sense of humour. She answered any questions we asked her, and did her best to ensure that we were prepared to go out there and teach.

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. I was very satisfied with the classroom element of the course. I have learned a lot and I have gained hands on experience. The feedback on the lesson preparation was very helpful. I only wish it was a bit longer than 20 hours, that way we could have had the chance to prepare more lessons and see more improvements until we would perfect our techniques.

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Brodie Jones

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. Even though the course was only 20 hours I had learnt so much in that time. Although the online course alone is great the classroom gives you a taste of what’s to come. The teacher was brilliant, and kept the lesson interesting. I really enjoyed it!

Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL tutor?

A. As I said before she kept the class interesting and was able to teach us so much in such little time. She is a great tutor.

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LUCIA Brown

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. Mária is an excellent lecturer. She is very academic but at the same time very easy to follow. She motivated us throughout the course and provided lots of support and advice. We could not wish for a better tutor.

Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL tutor?

A. As said previously. Maria is very academic but very 'down to earth' person. She knows her subject buto listens to her students and provides answers. She knows how to motivate and encourage her students. We all felt very comfortable during the course and all our questions were answered with patience and peofesessional manner.

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Nicola Howarth

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. Ann was very enthusiastic and helpful and gave us a lot of advice on getting into the teaching industry. The information taught was interesting and easy to understand. We were given a lot of information but never felt overloaded or stressed.

Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. Ann was brilliant, approachable and friendly.

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Craig Stewart

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. The course I attended was faultless. Engaging, fun and informative with plenty of opportunity to practise the skills you learn.

Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. It was obvious my tutor was passionate about what she does. She made every activity interesting, could judge when we needed a break and regularly gave us fair feedback.

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Helen Copus

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. The way the course was taught was very engaging and enjoyable. The instructor catered for many different learning styles. The instructor kept a good pace, was full of enthusiasm and easy to talk to. The teaching demonstrations, lesson planning, classroom management, strategies and techniques were well explained with plenty of repetition in different ways. The group was facilitated to work well as a team and learn from each other through a great variety of team work activities that showed everyone's individual strengths and natural abilities.This boosted everyone's confidence. It was lovely to witness! The instructor is clearly a very accomplished and experienced teacher who enjoys her work and has a very positive and kind manner.

Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. Ann our trainer was absolutely fantastic she put us all at ease and made everything we needed to learn very clear and easy to understand. She was very friendly and welcoming and encouraged questions which I feel helped us all learn and was patient if we needed to go over things again which made us all feel very comfortable.

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Jessica Campbell

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. It was overall an amazing experience, extremely intense and there is a lot to learn but I feel like I've come away from the course feeling so much more confident about my ability to teach.

Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. Ann was lovely, and answered any questions or worries that any of us had and supported up throughout the 2 days.

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Philip Ullatthorne

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. The course is extremely informative, superbly presented, friendly and the feedback is very good.

Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. Our tutor was very experienced and told us the things we was good at and the things we needed to improve on.

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Lesley Neil

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. The class was very informative but in a relaxed way. Ann made the subject interesting and provided great feedback.

Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. Ann was very good at putting the information across and she made the course interesting and practical at the same time. The hours flew by ...

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Jan McHarry

Q. Why did you choose The TEFL Academy instead of another TEFL company?

A. The publicity was well worded and the course looked professional. Supported by good testimonials. The timing and nature of the course suited my requirements as well as flexibility to complete online work.

Q. Do you have any comments about your TEFL trainer?

A. The tutor was very friendly, with an encouraging manner and good communication skills. He kept the pace of the classes moving which created energy yet there was plenty of opportunity to ask questions. It was very easy to contribute. There was excellent individual encouragement and positive feedback. His use of personal experiences helped too. Obviously a very skilled tutor.

In regards to Think Talent, we are an information consulting company which is focused on introducing ESL teachers to schools all around China as well as help teachers explore Chinese culture outside the walls of the classroom.

EF English First is the world's leading privately owned education company. We have vacancies for teaching positions in both Kids & Teens schools and Adult schools across China so if you prefer the fast paced city life like Shanghai, or want to be immersed in the more traditional